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Civil War vintage New Hampshire STRATFORD GUARDS GAUNTLETS
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Civil War era uniform gauntlets of New Hampshire Stratford Guards member Charles E. Whitehouse of Dover. This nice all original pair of leather gauntlets offer all the construction and material characteristics of Civil War era manufacture from the soft cream colored buff leather to the intricate stitching and white kid lining. The identification of the original wearer ( C. E. Whitehouse, Dover N. H. )is penned on the inside of each along with size and S.G. ( most likely Stratford Guards). All this is augmented by overall style (see: Schuyler, Hartley & Graham ILLUSTRATED CATALOG of MILITARY GOODS 1864) and ornate double rich silver bullion ornamentation stitched by special order directly into the leather. While the Christian design is most frequently associated with lodge usage by collectors the device is known to have been adopted by military units and would have surely been a favorite of some of the more well to do units whos supporters wished to show their religious colors as well as their support of the Union. (We illustrate a CDV from our collection as an example of such use.) The gauntlets remain in nice condition and are still pliable with no splits at the seams or in the leather. Some minor staining with a darkening of the palms and fingers only offer character and evidence of age and period use. On May 5, 1864 Pvt. Charles E, Whtehouse and fellow members of the old Strafford Guards, stepped forward for federal service as directed by Mjr. Gen. John A. Dix then in command of the Union Armys Department of the East. With a long history dating to its inception in Dover, New Hampshire in 1822, and incorporation into the State Militia the following year the old Strafford Guard had taken its roll well as a flourishing patriotic symbol at many a parade and public gathering. After all, hadnt this snappy looking group been chosen to escort the Marquis de Lafayette during his visit to Dover in the summer of 1824? It was no wonder that by the time of Lincolns call in 1861 such a magnificent symbol of local military readiness would be held in reserve. The time to serve had come though and the elite Strafford Guard would be mustered in to United States service for a period of sixty days. Pvt. Whitehouse and his fellow Strafford Guards would become eligible for inclusion in an ever growing muster roll of Federal soldiers. The group was sent to Fort Constitution where they would assist in relieving the 1st Company New Hampshire Volunteer Heavy Artillery which had been ordered to the front. The Whitehouse and his Strafford Guards were mustered out of Federal service July 28, 1864
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